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E-Pattern- Smooth Sailing 1930s Sports Togs Pattern- Bust 30"-40" or Bust 41"-53"

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Wearing History #1002

Smooth Sailing Mid 1930s Sports Togs Pattern- Blouse, Trousers, and Shorts

E-Pattern Download! Print at home or send A0's to a copy shop! 

Our best selling pattern, this Wearing History Signature Style pattern is for the perfect casual vintage ensemble- for dancing, wearing about town, and anywhere you want to take them- tailored enough to be dressy but casual enough to go anywhere! This design is inspired by the mid to late 1930s. It works well for looks from 1935 to 1939, but can look just as chic when mixed in with modern basics. The yoked blouse has short puffed sleeves cut on the straight of grain and cuffs that are cut on the bias. It has a self facing and buttons up the front. It provides the perfect background for fun buttons, and the cut is fitted at the waist but loose at top. It's perfect for prints or solids! The front can be buttoned all the way up to the neck or the top buttons can be left off to make a notched collar.

The shorts and trousers hit at the natural waist and the waistband creates the high waist effect. The pants are darted in the back and the front has a single long release tuck at either side for a flattering slim cut. The waistband can be made with self belt loops and belt. The trousers can be made with or without cuffs and the shorts are cuffless. The rise is cut long for a vintage look, but not so long as to be baggy like many originals. They are very flattering!

This pattern is recommended for intermediate sewers. A basic knowledge of sewing terminology and zipper application is expected. 

The extended size version of this pattern was drafted off of a plus size form based on real body scans in a size 18W.

Many thanks to Elisa of Isis Wardrobe for the photographs of her wearing the outfit she made from the extended size pattern.  



Sizing-

Pick your size pack!  Available in either Misses or Plus Size


Measurements given in inches

Misses Size

Bust 30-32-34-36-38-40

Waist 24-26-28-30-32-34

Hip 33-35-37-39-41-43

Extended Size

bust 41-43-45-47-49-51-53
waist 34-36-38-40-42-44-46
hip 44-46-48-50-52-54-56

 

Photos by Allison Barcenas Photography Makeup by Katharina Ramirez of Go for Kat

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    For A4/US LETTER paper:

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    For A0 size:

    This is sent away to a copyshop and printed on big sheets for you. We print A0 pattern sheets at great prices at Pattern Printing Company

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Carefully Researched

All of our patterns are carefully researched and based on either public domain materials or our own creations. Lauren applies her decades worth of practical application of historical fashion and technical skills when making these patterns, and often supplies watch points for making. External helps are available on Wearing History on YouTube and on Wearing History Blog to help you learn to sew history.